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Chao

Bye / Goodbye

chow

What does it mean?

Colombians say "chao" (borrowed from Italian "ciao") instead of "adiós". It's by far the most common way to say goodbye in Colombia at all levels of formality.

How to use it

Universal goodbye in Colombia. Even in professional settings, "chao" is perfectly acceptable.

Example sentences

Bye! See you tomorrow.

¡Chao! Nos vemos mañana.

Goodbye everyone.

Chao a todos.

Related phrases

Nos vemos

See you later / Catch you later

Hasta luego

See you later / Goodbye

More greetings phrases

¿Qué más?

What's up / How are you

¿Qué hubo?

What's happening / What's up

Buenas

Hi / Hey (quick greeting)

Nos vemos

See you later / Catch you later

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